Swift SF
Swift SF is a home care agency in Barking, Barking and Dagenham (IG11 7BZ).
About Swift SF
We at Swift SF are a dedicated home care agency based in Barking, offering compassionate support to individuals across the borough of Barking and Dagenham. Our mission is simple: to help people live well in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, with care tailored to who they are and how they wish to live. Operating from the heart of Barking within the IG postcode area, we are well placed to reach those we support throughout the local community. Being rooted in this part of London means we understand the neighbourhoods, the routines, and the rhythms of daily life here, which allows our team to respond quickly, warmly, and with genuine local knowledge whenever it is needed. Home care is at the centre of everything we do. For us, this means stepping into someone's world with respect and attentiveness, supporting them with the tasks that matter most while preserving their independence and dignity. We offer specialised support for older people, including those living with dementia, where we focus on familiar routines, gentle reassurance, and an approach that honours each individual's history and personality. Families often tell us how much it matters that their loved one can remain in surroundings filled with memories, and we feel privileged to make that possible. Our experience also extends to supporting younger adults and those living with physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and mental health conditions. We take time to understand each person's goals, whether that involves building confidence, maintaining hobbies, managing daily living, or simply having a reliable companion who listens. For individuals living with eating disorders or recovering from alcohol or drug misuse, we provide sensitive, non judgemental support that respects the courage it takes to ask for help, working alongside other professionals where appropriate to ensure continuity of care. In practice, this breadth of expertise means families do not have to piece together support from multiple sources. Whether the need is short visits to assist with personal care, longer periods of companionship, support with medication, help around the home, or more complex care planning, we aim to be a single, trusted point of contact. We believe good care begins with good listening, and we take time at the outset to understand not just what someone needs, but what they value. As a newer provider, Swift SF is currently awaiting its first Care Quality Commission inspection and therefore does not yet hold a published CQC rating. We welcome this transparency and are committed to operating to the standards the CQC sets out, building a foundation of safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led practice from day one. We are happy to discuss our policies, recruitment standards, and approach to quality with any family considering our support, so that you can make an informed decision with confidence. Choosing care for yourself or someone you love is a significant moment, and we understand the weight of that decision. If you are exploring home care options in Barking or the wider Barking and Dagenham area, we would be glad to hear from you. A conversation costs nothing, and it may be the first step towards the right kind of support, delivered with warmth, patience, and genuine respect for the person at the centre of it all.
Care provided at Swift SF
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Swift SF
Where is Swift SF located?
Swift SF is a home care agency based in Barking, Barking and Dagenham (IG11 7BZ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Swift SF provide?
Swift SF is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Swift SF provide dementia care?
Yes. Swift SF supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Swift SF
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Swift SF Limited is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Swift SF Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Barking.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the London
Swift SF Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £30 to £36 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Swift SF Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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